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No, wind turbines do not use coal. They generate electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of the wind, converting it into electrical energy through turbines. Coal is a fossil fuel used in traditional power plants for electricity generation, but it is not involved in the operation of wind turbines.
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Which one of these is a renewable energy wind turbines coal oil or gas?
Wind turbines.
How many wind turbines replace a coal power station?
The number of wind turbines needed to replace a coal power station depends on the size and capacity of the coal plant, as well as the size and efficiency of the wind turbines. On average, it can take several dozen to hundreds of wind turbines to replace a single coal power station.
How many wind turbines for the same power as coal plant?
The number of wind turbines required to match the output of a coal plant depends on several factors, including the capacity of both the coal plant and the individual wind turbines. For example, a typical coal plant might have a capacity of around 500 megawatts (MW), while modern wind turbines can range from 1.5 to 3 MW each. Generally, it takes about 2 to 3 wind turbines to produce the same amount of energy as a single megawatt of coal power, meaning that a coal plant would require approximately 200 to 300 wind turbines to match its output, assuming optimal wind conditions.
Where does the UK gets its energy from?
wind turbines,coal,etc
What types of energy does the UK use?
natural gases, nuclear generators, cogeneration, wind turbines, coal and oil. And their are lots of renewables(e.g. wind turbines, solar panels...) possible more overall
How many wind turbines equal one coal plant?
5
How many wind turbines do you need to replace a coal power station in the UK?
Both wind turbines and coal power stations come in different sizes, so there is no quick formula to convert one to the other.
How do coal power stations and wind farms generate electricity?
Coal power stations burn coal to heat water to produce steam, which is then used to spin electricity turbines to generate electricity. The burning coal releases carbon dioxide.Wind farms have blades which turn in the wind to spin electricity turbines to generate electricity. There are no harmful carbon dioxide emissions.
How much oil is saved by wind power in USA?
Wind power does not replace oil in most applications. Fuel plants supplement wind turbines in place of the older coal fired plants. Some minor amount of coal is saved through the use of wind though.
Do wind turbines use renewable sources of energy?
yes wind is a renewable source of energy and that is what turbines use
What power resources do the US and Canada have?
Crude oil, natural gas, Wind turbines and water powered turbines, coal and coal oil power plants, solar energy etc.
Do wind turbines use radioactive substances?
So far there are no known reasons to use radioactive substances in wind turbines.
